Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries
SSA oil-exporting countries: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 20.81 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries stood at 20.81.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries peaked at 23.28 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.5, in 2016.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.69 | — |
| 2001 | 21.41 | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 18.01 | -15.9% |
| 2003 | 20.14 | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 17.05 | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 18.65 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 16.13 | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 18.93 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 20.82 | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 20.52 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 19.67 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 21.13 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 18.12 | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 16.55 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 16.78 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 15.69 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 13.5 | -14.0% |
| 2017 | 14.35 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 16.04 | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 17.99 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 14.93 | -17.0% |
| 2021 | 14.58 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 15.68 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 17.99 | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 23.28 | +29.4% |
| 2025 | 22.54 | -3.2% |
| 2026 | 20.37 | -9.6% |
| 2027 | 20.81 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.93 | 16.13 | 21.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.98 | 13.5 | 21.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.77 | 14.58 | 23.28 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in SSA oil-exporting countries was 20.81 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in SSA oil-exporting countries?
- The highest recorded value was 23.28 in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in SSA oil-exporting countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.5 in 2016.
- How does SSA oil-exporting countries rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- SSA oil-exporting countries ranks 19th out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in SSA oil-exporting countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this SSA oil-exporting countries data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.